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Qualitative Analysis - 1,043 words
Qualitative Analysis Qualitative Analysis
Introduction: Qualitative analysis is used in the
determination of the identity of a substance. It
is different from quantitative analysis, which
deals with the determination of the amount of a
substance. In this experiment, qualitative
analysis techniques are used to determine whether
or not a sample contains a certain ion. When using
this method, an unknown and a reactant are mixed.
The result of the reaction leads to a conclusion
about the presence or absence of certain ions in
the unknown. Many ions react in similar ways, and
although the addition of one reagent to an unknown
may not identify the ion, it limits the
possibilities as to what the io ...
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Qualitative Analysis - 1,060 words
... ed. First, HCl was added to the solution.
There was no reaction, so H2SO4 was added to
another sample of the unknown solution. This also
resulted in no reaction, so NaOH was added to
another sample of the solution. A rusty-brown
precipitate appeared, which meant either PO43- or
Cu2+ was present. To determine which one of these
ions was present, NH4+ was added to the solution,
and a rust-colored precipitate formed. This
confirmed the presence of Fe3+. Next, the unknown
had to be tested for anions. The anion flow chart
was followed. 2 drops of unknown were reacted with
Ba2+, and there was no reaction. 2 more drops of
unknown were reacted with Ag+, and white and tan
precipitates formed. H2S ...
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Animal Behavior - 2,263 words
Animal Behavior Biology lb Abstract Animal
behavior is predictable. Their behavioral
tendencies are influenced by the relationship of
its anatomy to their environment. By observing
various forms of life, and associating the
mechanism of their abilities to perform a
behavioral action, evolutionary influence
thereafter, can be analyzed and deduced from that
point. Introduction The science and study of
animal behavior involve an enormous array of
complicated factors. For instance, stereotyped
responses are unlearned behavioral reactions to
some environmental stimulus predicated upon an
organism relationship to its physical environment
and anatomy. This obviously begs the question; is
the observ ...
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Anorexia Nervosa - 1,281 words
... r parents and teachers no longer sustain her.
She is unable to acknowledge her sexual desires
and may regard her developing woman's body as an
alien invasion. Her fear of adult femininity may
also be a fear of becoming like her mother.
According to this theory, fasting restores a sense
of order to her life by allowing her to exert
control over herself and others. She is proud of
her ability to lose weight, and self-imposed rules
about food are a substitute for genuine
independence. Some students of anorexia believe
that these girls starve themselves to suppress or
control feelings of emotional emptiness. They
struggle for perfection to prove that they need
not depend on others to tell th ...
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Aristotle - 847 words
Aristotle Aristotle, Galileo, and Pasteur can be
said to have contributed significantly, each in
his own way, to the development of "The Scientific
Method." Discuss. What is the scientific method?
In general, this method has three parts, which we
might call (1) gathering evidence, (2) making a
hypothesis, and (3) testing the hypothesis. As
scientific methodology is practiced, all three
parts are used together at all stages, and
therefore no theory, however rigorously tested, is
ever final, but remains at all times tentative,
subject to new observation and continued testing
by such observation. Hellenic science was built
upon the foundations laid by Thales and
Pythagoras. It reached its zenit ...
Related: aristotle, common sense, charles darwin, louis pasteur, history

B2b In Smes: Perspectives And Future Challenges, - 1,933 words
... has become more attractive as it is more
cost-effective than before thanks to more
efficient communication. Henriott (1999) However,
not all companies outsource their production. They
fear losing control over intellectual property and
quality or leaking innovations to competitors.
They also want to keep in touch with customers and
industry trends. Engardio (1998) c) The changing
role of the customer Relationships may change in
B2B e-commerce. Customer know-how is employed in
many e-commerce cases, as the customer has the
facility to configure the product required and in
some cases the control of the supply chain is also
customer controlled. The customer is now more
demanding and is plea ...
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Balsawood Structure Design 1 Introduction: This Report Is The First Stage Of The Design, Construction And Testing Of A Balsa - 1,110 words
Balsawood Structure Design 1. Introduction: This
report is the first stage of the design,
construction and testing of a balsa wood
structure. In April, the design will be tested
against classmates designs, where the design with
the highest load/weight ratio wins. The
information gained from this report will be used
in the construction of the structure. The report
is composed of two sections. The first is an
evaluation of material properties of balsa, glues
and different joint configurations. The second
section consists of a discussion on a preliminary
design that is based on conclusions drawn from the
testing section. Common material tests of tension,
compression and bending were performed a ...
Related: construction, structure design, testing, good idea, density

Bowlbys Deprivation - 1,480 words
Bowlby's Deprivation In his hypothesis, Bowlby
believed that an infants failure to attach to a
primary caregiver would have long term effects.
This essay will attempt to evaluate Bowlbys
deprivation hypothesis. Firstly, the terms
attachment and deprivation will be defined.
Following that, a full definition of the
hypothesis will be made, and then an attempt will
be made to describe and understand the studies and
period of history that lead to Bowlbys ideas and
the influence they generated. A full evaluation
will be made of his deprivation hypothesis,
including detailed criticisms of his theory.
Finally, conclusions will be drawn to show if
Bowlbys deprivation hypothesis can still retain
any ...
Related: deprivation, world health, mental health, human behaviour, criticism

China Us Relations - 1,423 words
China US Relations China, for most of its 3500
years of history, China led the world in
agriculture, crafts, and science. It fell behind
in the 19th century when the Industrial Revolution
gave the West clear superiority in military and
economic affairs. In the first half of the 20th
century, China continued to suffer from major
famines, civil unrest, military defeat, and
foreign occupation. After World War II, the
Communists under Mao Tse Tung established a
dictatorship that, while ensuring autonomy of
China, imposed strict controls over all aspects of
like and cost the lives of tens of millions of
people. After 1978, his successor Deng Xiaoping
decentralized economic decision making; output ...
Related: century china, china, trade relations, world trade, law enforcement

Cognitive Dissonance - 1,050 words
Cognitive Dissonance Cognitive Dissonance How do
human beings make decisions? What triggers a
person to take action at any given point? These
are allquestions that I will attempt to answer
with my theoretical research into Leon Festingers
theory of cognitive dissonance, as well as many of
the other related theories. We often do not
realize the psychological events that take place
in our everyday lives. It is important to take
notice of theories, such as the balance theory,
the congruency theory and the cognitive dissonance
theory so that ones self-persuasion occurs
knowingly. As psychologist and theorist gain a
better understanding of Festingers cognitive
dissonance theory manipulation could ...
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Critique Of Andrew Abbott - 2,069 words
... y are to do it (Abbott 1988: 184). The
emergence of new forms of jurisdictional
legitimacy has been warranted by cultural shifts
such as secularization, and changing cultural
values. This has led to a shift in professional
legitimation from a reliance on social origins and
character values to a reliance on scientization or
rationalization of technique and on efficiency of
service (Abbott 1988: 179). The ascent of the
modern university has been a great external force
behind the development of professions.
Universities have served as legitimators of
professional knowledge and expertise. They have
helped to generate new techniques of practice, and
have been the training ground for professio ...
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Critique Of The Limited Inc - 1,057 words
Critique Of The Limited Inc. Critique of The
Limited INC. Overall, we think that our
classmates, Melissa and Jay, did a good job in
their paper. Here are just few comments and
suggestion that we think our classmates have
missed. History: The management of the Limited
relies heavily on the shoulders of CEO Leslie
Wexner. The analyst has criticized him that he is
frequently creating new businesses that evidently
fails. The underperforming stores are as follow:
*sum* 1995 Limited Inc. own 84% of Intimate
Brands, Inc. o Closure of 79 underperforming
stores *sum* 1996 Closure of 135 underperforming
stores. *sum* 1998 Abercrombie & Fitch became
independent. Limited Inc. on longer have ownership
*s ...
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During The 1920s, A Biologist Named Jean Piaget Proposed A Theory Of Cognitive Development Of Children He Caused A New Revolu - 1,646 words
During the 1920s, a biologist named Jean Piaget
proposed a theory of cognitive development of
children. He caused a new revolution in thinking
about how thinking develops. In 1984, Piaget
observed that children understand concepts and
reason differently at different stages. Piaget
stated children's cognitive strategies which are
used to solve problems, reflect an interaction
BETWEEN THE CHILD'S CURRENT DEVELOPMENTAL STAGE
AND experience in the world. Research on cognitive
development has provided science educators with
constructive information regarding student
capacities for meeting science curricular goals.
Students which demonstrate concrete operational
thinking on Piagetian tasks seem to ...
Related: cognitive, cognitive development, jean, jean piaget, piaget

Existentialism - 1,667 words
Existentialism Dostoevsky, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche,
and Jaspers write of many important issues
concerning our existence and society in general,
but the one that interests me the most is the
belief in the ignorance and stupidity of the
majority of the human race. We are so
narrow-minded, so asleep, so afraid of exploring
ourselves and what is beyond this all-encompassing
story we have created and in which we live (and
ironically hate). These four philosophers all seem
to see the big picture. Some wish they never had,
others feel born again and superior to the rest of
mankind. Regardless, until the entire world
understands, there is no hope for man's survival.
I will begin with Mr. Nietzsche wh ...
Related: existentialism, kingdom of heaven, decision making, higher level, uncertainty

Fears Associated With Pregnancy And Childbirth - 332 words
Fears Associated With Pregnancy And Childbirth
Melender, H. S. Lauri, S. (1999). Fears associated
with pregnancy and childbirth-Experiences of women
who have recently given birth Midwifery, 15(3),
178-183. This descriptive study was undertaken to
describe fears associated with pregnancy and
childbirth. Also to see whether women who have
recently given birth feel that their fears were
justified. A convenience sample of 20 women, 10
primipare and 10 multiparae were interviewed in
the maternity units of two university hospitals in
Finland. A qualitative study was used, and data
were collected by semi-structured interviews held
2 or 3 days after childbirth. Data interpretation
was based on the m ...
Related: childbirth, pregnancy, different kinds, sample size, document

Frederick James The Limites Of Post Modern Theory - 2,451 words
... ime: Space does not seem to require a temporal
expression; if it is not what absolutely does
without such temporal figurality, then at the very
least it might be said that space is what
represses temporality and temporal figurality
absolutely, to the benefit of other figures and
codes. (ST, 21) What I want to come back to in a
moment is the all or nothing rhetoric of Jameson's
notion of postmodern space, the initial
qualification that space cannot completely
annihilate temporality is immediately undercut by
the assertion that, on a representational level,
it is precisely spaces ability to absolutely
repress temporality that is the issue. I have not
time to develop this here but what I wo ...
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Influences On Normal Physical - 1,230 words
Influences On Normal Physical Physical growth in
early childhood is partially easy to measure and
gives an idea of how children normally develop
during this period. The average child in North
America is less than three feet tall at two years
of age. Physical growth contains no discrete
stages, plateaus, or qualitative changes. Large
differences may develop between individual
children and among groups of children. Sometimes
these differences affect the psychological
development of young children. These differences
create a nice variety among children. Most
dimensions of growth are influenced by the child's
genetic background. Also, races and ethnic
backgrounds around the world differ in growt ...
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